Buster Posey on first hit (a home run): ‘I’m just glad I hit it hard’

As we know from his past, when Buster Posey arrives, he does it in grand style. So naturally, Posey’s first hit in spring training was a home run.

It came in his eighth at-bat.

“We’re all human. I can tell you, he’s glad to get that hit,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “It’s been a while since he’s had one.”

It was Posey’s first hit since May 25, the day he was injured in a home-plate collision, and first homer since April 24.

Posey’s response?

“I still think it’s about getting ready and preparation and getting at-bats and seeing pitches and trying to work on timing,” he said. “I’m just glad I hit it hard. That’s the goal coming up every time, just to hit it hard.”

The homer was down the line in right — a fastball by lefty Tony Sipp, who made 69 appearances for Cleveland last year and held batters to a .201 average.

While fans might have wondered when Posey was going to get his first hit, it wasn’t necessarily on his teammates’ minds.

“We’re not worried about Buster hitting. He’s going to hit,” Matt Cain said. “That’s what Buster’s done since he got here. Obviously, it’s good for him to get that going, but none of us worry if he doesn’t get a hit for a couple of days.”

Posey was the DH today. He said he’ll catch Friday.

“I’ve been lucky as far as not having any setbacks. I don’t know if I should knock on wood or what,” he said. “We’ve got a game plan the rest of the way through, and I think I’ll be ready April 6.”

That would be the season opener against the Diamondbacks. Right here in Arizona.